48 monthsProgramme duration
44,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
13 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Communication and language are fundamental to human behaviour, how we perceive the world, and how we interact with one another. By studying Psychology and Language Sciences, you will gain a valuable perspective and education that opens up a wide variety of further study and career destinations.
The Psychology and Language Sciences MSci is a four-year course that develops your knowledge and expertise in psychology, language sciences, linguistics and communication. You can also find out more about the three-year undergraduate BSc course here.
As this is an integrated Master’s course, you will graduate with a Level 7 qualification the same level as a standalone MSc courses and is a great option for students looking to pursue either a clinical or research career.
There are two specialist routes to this course: research and applied.
- Students on the research route will be embedded within a UCL research lab or department for most of their final year, working alongside world-leading researchers and their teams to produce an independent piece of research.
- Students on the applied route will gain experience of applying psychology and language science theory within a workplace setting and will also be exposed to the challenges of carrying out research within a work environment. Typical applied setting routes include NHS Trusts, partner research institutes, charities, and the private sector.
Year 2 students have the option to complete a weekly observational placement with children in an early years’ setting as part of the Development of Communication and Cognition module.
Our departments continuously produce innovative, cutting-edge, and highly cited research. You are encouraged to engage with our research community and will be invited to research lectures throughout the year, as well as there being opportunities to apply for research internships.
Additionally:
- We are top in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, with more than 90% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework 2021 .
- UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2010-2026.
- We are ranked 4th in the UK for Psychology in The Guardian University Guide 2026
- We are ranked 6th in the world for Psychology QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Communication and language are fundamental to human behaviour, how we perceive the world, and how we interact with one another. By studying Psychology and Language Sciences, you will gain a valuable perspective and education that opens up a wide variety of further study and career destinations.
The Psychology and Language Sciences MSci is a four-year course that develops your knowledge and expertise in psychology, language sciences, linguistics and communication. You can also find out more about the three-year undergraduate BSc course here.
As this is an integrated Master’s course, you will graduate with a Level 7 qualification the same level as a standalone MSc courses and is a great option for students looking to pursue either a clinical or research career.
There are two specialist routes to this course: research and applied.
- Students on the research route will be embedded within a UCL research lab or department for most of their final year, working alongside world-leading researchers and their teams to produce an independent piece of research.
- Students on the applied route will gain experience of applying psychology and language science theory within a workplace setting and will also be exposed to the challenges of carrying out research within a work environment. Typical applied setting routes include NHS Trusts, partner research institutes, charities, and the private sector.
Year 2 students have the option to complete a weekly observational placement with children in an early years’ setting as part of the Development of Communication and Cognition module.
Our departments continuously produce innovative, cutting-edge, and highly cited research. You are encouraged to engage with our research community and will be invited to research lectures throughout the year, as well as there being opportunities to apply for research internships.
Additionally:
- We are top in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, with more than 90% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework 2021 .
- UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2010-2026.
- We are ranked 4th in the UK for Psychology in The Guardian University Guide 2026
- We are ranked 6th in the world for Psychology QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
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